Insights: Results

Colorado’s New “Red Flag” Law for Extreme Risk Protection Orders

by James H. Chalat

Preventing Mass Shootings

DOL Proposes New Overtime Rule and Salary Threshold for Exemption

by Megan Erickson Moritz

The Department of Labor is proposing a hike to the salary threshold requirement for exempted employees.

New Proposed Rules Regarding Government Rights in Federally Funded Research

by Andrews Kurth Kenyon

Basel III and New Challenges for Lending to Commercial Developments

by Mark K. Googins and Douglas F. Britton

Supreme Court Opens New Door for Personal Injury Claims Under RICO

by Bryan Driscoll

The litigation landscape is rapidly shifting

Colorado Cleans Up Toxic Drinking Water With New Mining Pollution Law

by Gregory Sirico

Landmark Environmental Legislation Took 25 Years

How a New Maryland Bike Safety Law Honors a Client’s Legacy

by Justin Smulison

Four-time Lawyer Of The Year Patrick Regan discusses how a client’s bicycling tragedy led to a result that improved Maryland traffic law to protect riders.

The New Era for Health Care Services in the United States

by Bobby Guy & Brook Bailey

The future of Obamacare is unclear, and what U.S. health care will look like when the political fuss is over is an inquiry punctuated by a very large question mark.

Clean Energy: Arena's Grant Funding and the New Clean Energy Innovation Fund

by Clare Corke

Australia launches a $1 billion fund, shifting ARENA from grant funding toward debt and equity investments in clean energy innovation.

Introducing the 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore

by Jennifer Verta

This year’s awards reflect the strength of the Best Lawyers network and its role in elevating legal talent worldwide.

Fido Can’t Help Ring in the New Year (Unless He’s a True Service Animal)

by James M. Paul

The ADA defines “service animals” to include only those dogs or miniature horses that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.

Supreme Court of New Jersey Affirms Rules as to Priority of Discretionary Advance Mortgages

by Mark Rattner

What Is a Pooled Community Trust and How Does It Help Keep New Yorkers in Their Homes?

by Anthony J. Enea

A pooled community trust allows disabled people who have Medicaid coverage to spend their monthly income that is designated as "surplus" on their own immediate living expenses and daily needs.

An Imprudent Customer and His Money Reunited: Fos Imposes A New Duty On Banks To Prevent Fraud

by Michael Chaaya

"The Financial Ombudsman Service Australia (FOS) issued a Determination whereby a bank had to reimburse a customer for money sent to an offshore ‘boiler room’ known to the bank to be a scam."

2022: Another Banner Year

by John Fields

Block O’Toole & Murphy continues to secure some of New York’s highest results for personal injury matters.

Results Matter

by Sean Stonefield

With a history of record recoveries, Block O’Toole & Murphy continues to achieve some of New York’s largest personal injury verdicts and settlements.